Wellington Rockets win regional title in hard fought clash
The Wellington Skyrockets, undefeated and untied, claim a regional championship beating Panhandle Panthers in a bruising battle. Star contributors include Pete Moulton Richard Bailey R W Estes Don Austin and Cotton Nelson as the team celebrates its first regional crown since football began in Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Panhandle
Texas
John Williams
Farris Breedlove
Clint Small, Jr
John Stout
Paul Bell
Merrel Cayton
Frank Campbell
Robert Willoughby
Irving Gilbreath
Ray Wood
J. N. Cook
Pete Moulton
Richard Bailey
Lockney
Pete
Don Austin
Bhatrock
McLean
Splendid Tigers
Austin
Panthers
Boyd Williams
Red Fulton Stars In Rockets Rally Roadshow
Red Fulton dominates the regional center role for the Rockets, excelling at center and end across three years. His versatility includes passing, blocking, charging, and tackling, earning admiration from friends and foes alike and leaving a lasting legacy for Wellington. Raburn Holton guards Panhandle as the team showcases its fierce spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Panthers
Rockets
Panhandle
Red Fulton
Red
Old Red
Local grid heroes praised for effort and team spirit
Sidelines lauds Raburn Peters O Neil and Green among others for their relentless play and versatility. The piece honors a season long lineup of heroes who fueled Wellington’s regional championship and kept enthusiasm high through the final whistle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raburn
Mangum
Don Austin
Wellington
Wesley Green
Wellington Players Look Ahead To Next Season
The piece highlights returning stars George Stafford Ed White Boyd Williams and others like Fred Cox Robert Belew Denzil Ingram Bryan Williams John Calvin Harper and more. It notes Williams yardage and points and mentions plans to add four players as work shifts on a new keyboard telephone system speed up switchboard operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
R. W. Estes
Panhandle
Panther
George Stafford
Ed White
Boyd Williams
Lockney
Fred Cox
Robert Belew
Denzil Ingram
Bryan Williams
John Calvin Harper
Ray Watson
Tommie Austin
Ray Sisk
Wirrel Robertson
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Auming
Bailey
Cotton Nelson
Old Burrhead
Panhandlers
Hollis
Old Cotton
Toyland
Harrel
Ben Franklin Stores
North Side Square
William H. Curry
Tipton
Ind
Chicago
Raburn Holton
Richard Peters
Austin O'Neil
Clarendon
Yeeman
Beartrack Bowen
Shamrock
Bill Kelley
Arnold Parrish
Robert Polk
William O'Rear
Cap Rock
Childress
Pampa
Cap Ro A. Ly
A. M
Ules
Effe
Pullman Cafe
Wellington State Bank
Collingsworth County
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